Ottery St Mary Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Little Big Top over the creek (Beautiful Days '08)
Little Big Top over the creek (Beautiful Days '08)
Tumuli that is part of the Barrow Down cemetery near Ottery St. Mary, Devon. The tumuli is the small hill in the field, with a fence and small hedgerow bisecting it.
#LikeALocal. A free Entry event held every year in Ottery St Mary, East Devon. The Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of the town to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors, something that has become very well known throughout the years. Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels – the event is said to have originated in the 17th century, and is held each year. Each of Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. Held on November 4th, the barrels are soaked with tar and are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people’s backs and shoulders.
Escot House, near to Fairmile, Devon, Great Britain.
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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

4 out of 5
Sandy Park Way Exeter England
The price is AU$132 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$132
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
Lovely hotel, great staff, clean and good food and drinks

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

4 out of 5
Woodbury Castle Exeter England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$111 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$111
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Room clean and tidy, facilities excellent. Food excellent. Staff friendly. Only negative points were at times noticeable staff shortage which affected service and Reception did not pass on to restaurant staff correct details of visitors having half board.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
The price is AU$132 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$132
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent hotel, so central. Staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
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Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon

Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon

Stokeinteignhead ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Newton Abbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Labrador Bay and S W Coast Path ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
A perfect house for our four generational family get together to celebrate my parent’s diamond wedding anniversary. The hot tub and indoor pool were great. We had a delicious meal by Nina the private chef, who came to the house to cook for us.Thank you

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon
Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. A cosy warm cottage minutes from beaches, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated

Newton Abbot England
Stay at this cottage in Newton Abbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
The cottage was warm and welcoming on arrival with lovely christmas decorations and a basket of goodies. The log burner was perfect for cold evenings. It was ideally positioned for sightseeing. The local pub across the road is ideal for an evening meal or just drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated
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Popular places to visit

Escot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Escot Park, a lovely green space in Ottery St Mary. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Escot Park

Cadhay

You can learn about the history of Ottery St Mary with a stop at Cadhay. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Cadhay

Cities near Ottery St Mary

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

Amazing old church

Honiton